At some point, every GenXer realizes that the people running things aren’t the wise adults we hoped they were. And maybe, neither are we.

In this episode of Burn the Map, we’re unpacking what happens when the pedestal collapses. When you see that leadership, whether corporate or personal, was never meant to make you invincible.

It’s a wake-up call and a relief all at once.

You’ll learn:
• Why overestimating leaders (and yourself) keeps you stuck in outdated roles
• How misplaced loyalty and “fixer” energy disguise fear
• What freedom looks like when you stop trying to hold everything together

Shelley McIntyre helps GenXers stop slogging through corporate life, reclaim their identity, and build something real. Through her coaching programs and podcast Burn the Map, she guides midlife professionals to design a vibrant, intentional next chapter with clarity, courage, and structure.

🚀 Ready to start your next chapter?

👉 Apply for the Reinvention Partnership Program: Shelley’s step-by-step, personalized coaching framework for post-corporate professionals.
🔗 https://burnthemapcoaching.com/work-with-shelley

Or jumpstart your clarity with an Own Your Edge Strategy Session: a focused 90-minute conversation to help you move from stuck to starting.
🔗 https://burnthemapcoaching.com/own-your-edge

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